8 Tips to Save on Car Rentals
Renting a car is generally a cheaper option to hailing multiple cabs when your traveling, but is often overlooked as an option. If the situation allows, consider renting a car and use following tips to save on the rental.
- Search for Coupons. Most major car rental companies have a variety of free online coupons floating around on the interent. You simply enter in the code at checkout and usually recieve a free upgrade or a discounted rental. Check the following sites: Rent a Car Coupons, DealInfo.com, and travelcouponsonline.com.
- Make Reservations Online. Making your reservations online allows you to search multiple sites to ensure you are getting the best possible rate available. Not to mention, online reservations also allows for online coupons.
- Opt-Out of Insurance. Generally, depending on your own automobile insurance, you do not need to pay extra money to insure your car rental. Make sure you are covered before renting.
- Rent for a Week. A lot of times, renting a car for a week or five days, will be cheaper than renting for only four days. Many of the coupons above will also allow for cheaper rentals during the work week. Play with your dates before reserving a car to see if picking up the car or dropping it off earlier or later saves you money.
- Combine your Rental. When your booking a hotel or flight, search for a package that includes a car rental. This could potentially save you money on both the flight and car rental.
- Rent the Smallest Car. Remember that your renting the car to simply get around, save money by renting the smallest car. Not only will this save you on your rental, but will get you the best gas mileage too.
- Avoid Airport Rentals. If possible, avoid renting a car directly at the airport. Airports generally charge an expensive fee for simply being convenient.
- Let Somebody Over 25 Rent. Apparently, when your turn 25 you magically become a better driver. Well, that’s what car rental companies figure by significantly increasing your rental if you are under 25. If possible, let somebody over 25 rent the car.
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